Battle of Monroe's Crossroads
Monument Civil War battlefield site near Monroe's Crossroads, North Carolina
A Civil War battlefield in North Carolina, Monroe’s Crossroads draws history-minded visitors for interpretive markers, occasional reenactments and the chance to stand where cavalry skirmishes unfolded during the 1865 Carolinas Campaign.
How to Get to Battle of Monroe's Crossroads #
The site is in Johnston County near Four Oaks and is reached by local roads off US highways in central North Carolina. The nearest larger towns with services include Smithfield and Raleigh; consult county maps for exact approach routes.
Tips for Visiting Battle of Monroe's Crossroads #
- Visit with a Civil War battlefield map to understand troop movements; interpretive signs are limited compared with larger parks.
- Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures for walking the site's small trails.
- Combine the visit with nearby historic sites in the county for a fuller narrative of the region's Civil War activity.
Best Time to Visit Battle of Monroe's Crossroads #
Best visited spring and autumn for comfortable walking conditions.
Weather & Climate near Battle of Monroe's Crossroads #
Battle of Monroe's Crossroads's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1197 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (135 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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